Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC)

Learn how to remove barriers and create accessible environments for people of all ages and abilities.

Build communities, environments, buildings and businesses where everyone can thrive. Training offered through the Rick Hansen Foundation deepens your understanding of what it means to improve accessibility and gives you practical skills to remove physical and social barriers for people with disabilities.

RHFAC training

RHFAC Fundamentals Training

Build accessibility knowledge with this 4-week, self-paced online course. Learn Universal Design principles through videos, case studies and weekly peer discussions led by an RHFAC instructor. The winter session runs Jan. 19 – Feb. 13, 2026, with weekly one-hour live sessions. Cost: $1,500.

RHFAC Professional Training

Become a certified RHFAC professional through virtual training for architects, planners, engineers, facility managers and accessibility consultants. The winter session runs Mar. 5 – Apr. 23, 2026, with 8 weekly 2-hour online classes. Cost: $2,500.

More about RHFAC

• About the RHFAC training course - Rick Hansen Foundation
• A life-long pursuit of equitable design
• Kristen Habermehl’s journey to becoming an RHFAC professional
• Chris Bouey improves his skills through becoming an RHFAC professional

Questions?

Contact NSCC School of Access